I found it very relaxing listening to your CD. I was expecting more noise, knowing you from your school days. —Ron Marvel Winningest Womens basketball coach at any level in Arkansas
"The Funky Misfit" is simply amazing. James demonstrates a broad and deep understanding of many disciplines; musical genres, the idiomatic function of instruments in these genres, composition and orchestration, and the art of recording and sequencing. "The Funky Misfit" feels great and sounds great. I played the CD for the Jazz ensemble I direct at Vanderbilt and they couldn't believe that the wide variety of compositions came from one musician or that all the parts were performed by that same musician. From Wes Montgomery to Prince to Johnny Mandel, He's got it! "The Fabulous Mr. X" is an artist that needs to be heard! —Roger Spencer Director, Nashville jazz Workshop
You've done this before, obviously! We thought you were a guitar player, only!!!! Seriously, your writing, both the tunes, and the arrangements, is top-notch. You need to be out there in the forefront, writing and arranging. I'm blown away with the recording. It's excellent. —Beegie Adair recording artist /Village Square
I had the flu when I listened to this, and had to get up and dance! Then, lo and behold, I didn't have the flu no mo'. —Marshall Chapman author of Goodbye, Little Rock & Roller.
James is one of the most amazingly talented musicians I have ever encountered. His musicianship, compositional and arranging skills are absolutely "top notch"."The Funky Misfit" is a perfect representation of all of that! This CD shows a wide variety of style ranging from Esquivel, and Grant Green to beautiful string writing ala, Johnny Mandel. The songs are great and "the Fabulous Mr. X" is CRUSHING! Cheers, to a project well done! —Lori Mechem Director Nashville Jazz Workshop
James' new album "The Funky Misfit" is as musical, tasteful and creative as anything I've heard out there. He has a genuine gift for melodic clarity and his harmonic sense is superb. And the production ain't bad, either. It makes for great listening. —Jeff Steinberg conductor, Nashville Symphony Pops Orchestra
Artists' usually only dream of manipulating a blank canvas with textures and colors. The Funky Misfit delivers..." —Mark Chesshir musician, producer, coffee aficionado
James Hollihan's FUNKY MISFIT is definately "feel good" music of the highest quality. I would recommend it for chillin' out to, for romancing to, and even for entertaining your boss! —Bruce Dudley Adjunct Professor/Jazz Piano. Middle Tennessee State University